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LV/MV/HV Switchgear Operation and Maintenance
Specialist course in the operation and maintenance of low-, medium- and high-voltage switchgear systems
About this course
Operation, inspection, maintenance and testing of low-, medium- and high-voltage switchgear in substations and oil and gas facilities, focusing on safe isolation, troubleshooting and maintenance documentation.
What you’ll learn
Voltage classifications, switchgear system components and their applications.
Circuit breakers, interruption technologies, operating mechanisms and interlocks.
Single-line diagrams, nameplates and equipment ratings.
Electrical isolation, verifying absence of voltage, earthing and return-to-service procedures.
Periodic inspection, preventive maintenance and signs of deterioration and damage.
Insulation resistance, contact resistance, timing and functional tests, and interpreting their results.
Troubleshooting circuit breakers and control and protection circuits, and preparing maintenance reports.
Pre-commissioning and handover checks, and documenting observations and corrective actions.
Days and teaching hours
12 days, totalling 40 hours: 10 days of theory (3 hours per day), one practical day (8 hours), and one examination day (2 hours).
Who is this course for?
Electrical engineers and technicians, substation and oil and gas facility maintenance teams, and supervisors responsible for the operation and inspection of low-, medium- and high-voltage equipment.